Georgia / Cherokee County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cherokee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 7,481 employees with median total compensation of $52,122; the highest distinct record was $451,049.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,481 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,122) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,593. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erica Freisthler works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erica earned $73,571 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mackenzie Wallace serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,560.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry Tippens is a Transportation Mechanic at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,555.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Smith is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,520.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teleah Mcteer works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Teleah earned $73,495 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Addison is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,477.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexis Barnes holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,455.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kayla Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kayla earned $73,427 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sandra Bornmann is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,387.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Adams is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,378.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Chelsea Bailey serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,375.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Sheldon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rachel earned $73,375 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shelley Evers holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,375.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeremy Andrews works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeremy earned $73,375 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madeline Mize works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Madeline earned $73,375 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Garrett works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $73,375 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Seastrom is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,375.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Sisson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Daniel earned $73,375 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Codie Wills works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Codie earned $73,375 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Macy Landry serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,375.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Naliwajka holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,375.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Korina Hoopes holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,375.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Collin Scott holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,374.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sharon Mcgaugh serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,368.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya Burson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,356.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Robertson holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,355.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Stringfellow is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,352.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Mullinax is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,351.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jean Maurer works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jean earned $73,327 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryan Bleisath is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,325.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $73,292 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steven O'Bryant holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,267.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Burks works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julia earned $73,245 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Charles Griggs serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,237.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mindy Woosley works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mindy earned $73,232 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Lyle is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,217.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Watkins works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lauren earned $73,200 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerri Gainer is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,196.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Blankinship serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,192.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Caitlin Lyons is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,171.